Figure Item Number: Ce237 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small bull figurine with stylized features, trunk is hour glass shape when viewed from above with narrow waist and thick shoulders and rear. Snout is rectangular in shape when viewed from above with short horns and ears. Protruding legs are disproportionately long as is tail. Genitals emphasized. Colour is a uniform green patina.
History Of Use
Figure presumably served as a votive offering.
Cultural Context
religious; votive offering
Specific Techniques
Solid cast.
Narrative
This collection was said to have been acquired by James George during his service in Greece (Athens) from 1945-48. J.W. Hayes (ROM) thought the figure was likely Archaic and possibly Mycenaean.
Item History
- Made in Greece
- Owned by James George before November 28, 1985
- Received from James George (Donor) on November 28, 1985
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Ce237
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- bronze metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- cast
- Overall
- height 3.0 cm, width 4.9 cm, depth 2.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Greek
- Previous Owner
- James George
- Received from
- James George (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Greece
When
- Ownership Date
- before November 28, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on November 28, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1066/0017